News/Blog - Home Buyers Advice

The construction process explained

When there are so many financial and lifestyle benefits that come with building a new home, it’s a wonder why anyone decides to purchase an older home. While a renovated or refurbished home may appear to be in good condition on the surface, you’re always assuming a risk that you may uncover major electrical, plumbing…

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To build new or buy an established property: How to decide the best option for you?

Congratulations! You‘ve been saving hard for a while now and have finally managed to pull together a deposit to buy a home of your own! Now comes the part where you have to decide whether it’s a smarter option to build a new home or buy something that’s already established. Well we’re here to help.…

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Luxurious home designs to suit every family

‘Luxury’ and ‘Family living’ don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but they do with the Dennis Family Homes Inspirations series. An Inspirations Series home goes well beyond the basics, offering a superior level of luxury. While there’s no question an Aspiration Series home is beautiful and functional, if you’re looking for that extra level of sophistication and…

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Why make the move to Echuca?

Set on the banks on the beautiful Murray River in the heart of the famed Loddon Mallee Region in northern Victoria, Echuca offers an idyllic lifestyle in a warm and sunny climate. With a growing economy and a range of employment opportunities, it’s no wonder so many others are deciding to make the move to…

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Top 5 questions to ask your new home builder

When you decide to build a new home, you’ll be spoilt for choice on many fronts: Which is the best suburb? What size block would work best? What façade is most appealing? What would the ideal floorplan be? What interior styling options look the best? While all of these are important questions, the most important…

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How much does it cost to build a new home?

Deciding to build a house may seem like a daunting prospect, particularly when you’re trying to do it on a tight budget. Most people begin the process by gaining an idea of general costs and what to expect when the time comes. So to make life easier, here’s a breakdown of the key costs associated…

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What’s it like building in Melbourne with Dennis Family Homes?

If you’re thinking of building a new home in Melbourne, you can’t go past Dennis Family Homes as your builder of choice. Here’s what four happy home buyers had to say about their journey with us. Guidance from our passionate sales consultants When you build with Dennis Family Homes, you have your own dedicated sales…

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Making home ownership simpler in 2017

If you’ve been following first home buyer’s news this year, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was virtually impossible to get your foot in the door of a new home. With low levels of housing supply across parts of Australia, fierce competition from investors and deposits often taking years to save up, many first home…

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Family First at Strathfieldsaye: The Perfect Place for Your New Home

It’s no secret that every family wants the best of both worlds: the quiet of the country and the comfort of the city. Prestigious Strathfieldsaye village combines the nostalgic childhood playgrounds of sleepy streets and bush paddocks with public transport, quality schools, shopping, and entertainment – all at your front door. No more hours stuck…

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Identifying Asbestos In Older Homes & The Dangers When Renovating

It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of homeowners and home builders in Victoria and across Australia, and for good reason too. With mounting knowledge and research into the hugely dangerous and potentially deadly health effects of exposure to the substance, asbestos has emerged as one of the biggest black marks against the…

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Does A New Home Increase In Value Or Depreciate Over Time?

With home ownership being one of the largest financial commitments of most people’s lives and with the ever changing cost of buying a home, it’s no surprise that a common question is whether or not a new home increases in value or like a new car, starts to depreciate over time. The answer is a…